August 6, 2010

Brave's favorite book of late has been Mouk, thus I decided a little Mouk birthday was in order for our newly three year old girl. It was all a bit of a surprise and good thing she doesn't question what I make too much while I am sewing. True knew all about it and was very excited to surprise her little sister.

I sewed my first kinda-quilt ever! It is a blanket of the world because Mouk travels all throughout the world. Of course it is not made to scale (and a few islands may be missing) as something very exact would have made me go bonkers. We hung it up for the celebration, but now it can be used as any type of blanket from picnics to play to learning or even sleeping. Ben put some steel poles in the ground for our little party and I just strung up some left over bunting from Linda's wedding.

Here is my special little Bravey wearing her new, but vintage birthday dress. The birthday girl was happy as she recognized everything right away!

Naturally, a little softie Mouk had to be made to go along with the celebration.

Something from every country Mouk travelled to was represented at the celebration. There were Papas Fritas from Peru, sushi from Japan, snow (the shaved ice in the coconuts) from Finland, fruits from Madagascar (topped the snow in the coconuts), macarons from Paris, watermelon rind masks from Greece, turkish delight from Libya, hibiscus tea from West Africa, licorice from Australia (not sure if it is particularly Australian, but this particular one was made there). Brave also got some special presents which included a golden fish kite from China and a New York stamp set. Lastly, we made painted elephants just like did in the book in India. Thus as we read the book, we indulged in the special delights represented from each country. The girls were most anxious and excited about painting the elephants, and of course devouring all the little sweet treats!

A Mouky (as they like to call him) party was the perfect celebration for our wonderful little Brave... small, simple, and sweet just like our birthday girl!

Wow! You are awesome. My son loooooooves Mouk!! It is the only book he ever wants to read. I painted a Mouk bear on canvas to hang in his room, and he always tells people who visit "mommy, painting". He is 2. It is amazing how you turned the book into a party. Love it!

hi! i heard of your blog a while back from my good friend, kevin (nina's boyfriend). i just wanted to say that this is SOOOO cute and creative! your little girls are so lucky to have such a cool mommy! God really blessed you with talent! (=

I have no desire to have kids for at least 10 or 15 years but when I read your blog it makes me yearn to be a mom. You are SO creative and great at what you do. I hope I'm as good of a mother to my kids as you are to your beautiful girls :)

Can I be your kid? lol! I love all the fun parties you plan.How fun! I noticed the quilt in the background in yesterday's post & was going to ask where you got it...it's fabulous! I have a feeling everybody will be wanting one. :) I just love how you all celebrated outside on a quilt...too cute.By the way,we all love Mouk here,too.... who doesn't? :) Your girls sure are lucky to have such a creative mom....you're always raising the bar every time you do something.

You really outdo yourself EACH TIME! You are killing me with how awesome this private party was! I want a Mouk birthday party this month now. I'm turning 29 on the 31st! I think I should talk Brett into making me some watermelon rind masks and locate some macaroons.

You really are an inspiration. Everything you do with your family is infused with so much creativity and love. I can't imagine what wonderful, creative lives your girls will lead with such great examples from you and your husband. Well done!

adorable! where do you manage to find the time to work on such creativity with three little ones in tow. when mine were littles i felt like a chicken with it's head cut off lol! anyhoo, looks like brave had such a great time what a blessing of a mommy you are!blessings and have a loveLee monday!

I can't understand how you can manage to find so much time to do all that stuff. I would really like to be organized as you are. I am also eager that my baby girl be 1 and 2 year old and I could do fun stuff for her birthday too. But since then, there will be Christmas and you gave me ideas for it.

oh my goodness, I LOVE that quilt -- it is amazing. My littlest one's room is sort of "internationally" themed. I have paper quilted pieces that are sort of collages reminiscent of different parts of the world. This quilt would be great in her room!

I am always so inspired by your crafts!! You have such a fresh approach! This party was perfect in every way! And I have to say I am obsessed with that quilt!! I think you should patent it because everyone will be making one since it is so darn cute! I know I will at least try to.

WOW!!! i am amazed!! you are so talented. i'm in love with your world map quilt! (i also love the quilt on the ground!) also, can i just say how much i love and appreciate how you express your faith on your blog?!